| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $247.72 | 12.616% | $278.9724 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.83 | 8.189% | $150.1988 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.30 | 13.640% | $23.0689 | $23.07 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.44 | 7.593% | $56.4218 | $56.42 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.38 | 8.671% | $261.2233 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.31 | 7.132% | $9.974 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.29 | 11.344% | $31.4992 | $31.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.27 | $811.3584 | $811.35 | $811.25 | $811.40 | |